Senior Backend Engineer — Scalable Data & APIs

The Rundown AI, Inc.; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

401k plan

Job summary

A data-focused software company is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to lead the development of high-performance backend systems. This role requires over 6 years of experience and proficiency in languages like Java and Python. Responsibilities include designing robust APIs, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The estimated salary range is between $135,000 to $200,000 annually, with additional benefits like medical insurance and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in backend system design and development.
• Strong coding skills in Java, C++, Python, or Rust.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and maintenance of backend services.
• Build robust APIs and collaborate with front-end teams.
• Optimize applications for performance and scalability.

Skills

Backend programming

Distributed systems

API development

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics or similar field

Tools

Java

Python

Go

Kafka

Docker

Job description

A data-focused software company is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to lead the development of high-performance backend systems. This role requires over 6 years of experience and proficiency in languages like Java and Python. Responsibilities include designing robust APIs, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The estimated salary range is between $135,000 to $200,000 annually, with additional benefits like medical insurance and generous paid time off.